Early Morning Games Open Thread
by Brandon on Jan 3, 2010 11:05 AM CST
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PrintThe Green Bay Packers are playing a late afternoon game in Arizona, so what early games are you watching? I'm guessing the Giants at Vikings game is on in most places, which is an interesting game to keep an eye on because it could effect where the Packers will play next weekend. The Eagles at Cowboys game, and of course the Packers at Cardinals game, still play the largest part in determining their next game.
I've been searching around for NFL news this weekend, and I'm not finding much. The lead stories are about coaching changes and who's coaching their last game today, and the latest WR Brandon Marshall drama. But the biggest story is the games themselves. Three NFC games to set the playoff schedule, and the entire AFC is wide open with 7 teams still battling for the 2 wild card spots. There's going to be at least one surprise from one of those AFC spots.
And is there a big name fantasy QB that isn't getting benched this week?
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Prediction for today:
Joe Flacco throws three picks today and the Ravens lose in Oakland, and blow their win and in playoff scenario.
As for what games I’ll be watching, it’ll be the NFL red zone for me.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Watching Giants-Vikings,
Followed by Eagles-Cowboys.
We’re having a snowstorm here that is redefining the term “nasty storm.” Already, there are 18-24 inches on the ground, and it’s just going to keep snowing all day long.
As a result, I’m going to miss Packers-Cardinals.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 12:01 PM CST reply actions
And the Vikings are driving at will.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 12:06 PM CST up reply actions
Fantasy Benchings
This week is a prime example for why a fantasy league should end on Week 16.
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
Oh dear lord.
The obnoxious, shaggy Viking mascot guy was just doing a cheerleader-esque dance in the end zone complete with pom pons.
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
Please spare the description.
I missed that, clearly.
I have two good eyes, and I’d like it to stay that way. If I were to see that, my eyes would both begin bleeding….
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 12:57 PM CST up reply actions
We have the Lions/Bears
So far the Bears are playing down to the Lions.
That isn't really playing very much down, at this point for the Bares.
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The glass is more than half-full.
Lions 10, Bears 6
That’s definitely playing to Detroit’s level.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 1:13 PM CST up reply actions
Score in Minnesota:
Vikings 17, Giants 0
If Minnesota wins, does that mean we return to Arizona next week?
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 12:57 PM CST reply actions
Make that Vikings 24, Giants 0
I think it’s safe to say the Packers will have two straight games in Arizona.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 1:10 PM CST reply actions
Every extra point scored
is one more reason why I’ll be wincing each time Rodgers gets floored tonight.
You will probably not be wincing much then
I don’t think he plays more than the first two series at most. And since we know the first series is usually a 3 and out, it’ll be a quick night for Aaron.
I'm holding you to that.
Any longer and I’ll… I’ll… well, I’ll continue to wince I guess…
Vikings 31, Giants 0
Now to cheer for the Eagles later today….
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 1:23 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed.
This is only the third time in that team’s history that they’ve allowed more than 400 points in a season.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 1:24 PM CST up reply actions
What do you guys think of...
the NFL giving incentives to teams to play the starters? What kind of incentives can they give? I think its kinda BS
It's all hot air
Nobody will be talking about it after today. It’s the biggest story only because there isn’t much else to talk about, since the playoff scenarios are way too confusing. But once the playoff matchups are set, that’s all people will be focused on.
Bears 13, Lions 10
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 1:26 PM CST reply actions
Bears at Lions update:
Mark Anderson and Dominic Raiola got into a scuffle before the game.
In the words of Terry Bradshaw: “Probably the most action they’ve seen all year.”
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 1:31 PM CST reply actions
Touchdown, Bears.
Chicago 20, Detroit 10
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 1:50 PM CST reply actions
After a failed fake punt by Detroit
Had 4th and 8 from like their own 40… didn’t make it back to the line of scrimmage.
Yeah, I was wondering how best to put that.
Couldn’t tell if it was a fake punt or a bad snap on the punt.
Not sure why they would do that.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 2:00 PM CST up reply actions
Touche, sir
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
Bills lead the Colts 27-7
That game is going on in a heavy blizzard in Buffalo. Fitzpatrick is playing QB for the Bills instead of Brohm, as you might have guessed from the score.
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
This is getting ugly.
Vikings 41, Giants 0
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 2:02 PM CST reply actions
So the situation for Minny is...
Either a first round bye or hosting Dallas next week.
That game looks like a pre-season game.
It’s at half speed. I turned on the Miami – Pittsburgh game and the bodies were flying around and it really struck my how the Giants don’t care.
Pat White just got his bell rung...
Helmet-to-helmet hit brings out the paramedics. He’s not moving.
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
Keep us updated so we know how he's doing.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 2:14 PM CST up reply actions
White left the field on a stretcher.
He shook a few people’s hands on his way out of the stadium. Hopefully more good news to come.
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
Giants-Vikings is so ugly, and I will not watch the Patriots,
So I just put on the soundtrack for this movie.
Nothing better to do but wait for Eagles-Cowboys to start.
Who do you guys think will win that one?
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 2:14 PM CST reply actions
I've got the Boys.
Just a hunch.
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
Which is why I think the Eagles win
They have more to play for (First Round Bye)
That was my thinking, too.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 2:28 PM CST up reply actions
On an unrelated note,
Badger basketball is leading Penn State 49-40 with 11 minutes to go.
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
I know they're just playing the scrubs
But Carolina is kicking NO’s butt. Makes you wonder how they would’ve done if they hadn’t given Delhomme that extension in the offseason (and thus were forced to play him this year)
Vikings played Favre way too long
Asking for him to get hurt.
I think you're right.
Minnesota’s lead is only 44-7.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 2:28 PM CST up reply actions
Bears and Lions tied at 20-20.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 2:27 PM CST reply actions
Oh Gosh.
Ugly fat Minnesota guy in Vikings outfit was just dancing in the end zone, complete with pom-poms.
Right here again, with the bleeding eyes… T_T
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 2:30 PM CST reply actions
I warned you...
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
You did, and I didn't listen.
I’m slowly losing sight in my right eye, seriously, are they trying to speed up or finish the job???
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 2:34 PM CST up reply actions
Meant,
my right eye is weaker than my left eye already. Are they trying to exacerbate that process???
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 2:35 PM CST up reply actions
Touchdown Bears.
Chicago 27, Detroit 20
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 2:36 PM CST reply actions
*Sigh*
FOX 47 in Madison is still showing the Vikes-Giants.
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
Same as FOX 44 in Vermont.
Sigh
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 2:40 PM CST up reply actions
*Sigh*
Same as Fox 44 in Vermont.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 2:41 PM CST up reply actions
And I'm off to a friend's place for the Packer game.
And later, the Badger hockey game at the Kohl. GO PACK GO!
"Career highlights? I had two. I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets." - Bob Uecker
Have a great time!
I can’t watch it due to a nasty snowstorm here in Vermont. We’ve gotten 18-24 inches over the past few days. It’s supposed to stop snowing sometime tomorrow.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 2:46 PM CST up reply actions
Check that.
31.8 inches of snow already, and it’s not done yet.
Biggest snowstorm in recorded history in Burlington, Vermont. The previous high was 29.8 inches in December 1969.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
Belated Happy New Year to one and all...
ZOMG the Vikings look AMAZING, they are beating a team that …..doesn’t care.
I am not impressed.
We are still better than them. And I looking forward to seeing Matt Flynn to Brett Swain being the leading combination in the packers boxscore tomorrow!
Who should we root for in the Phlly dallas game?
We dislike the Vikes, but, would you rather play a January game in freezing filly, or a warm game at the metrodome?
Root for the Eagles.
Regardless of what Minnesota does today, if Philadelphia wins, the Vikings will miss the first-round bye.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jan 3, 2010 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
yeah the first round bye
Man I hope we really rest our starters like the 4th game in preseason… If anyone gets hurt, WOW man
I mean...at dallas
play at dallas since they would win the division
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